COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
HM-636
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-5377-00 00 MA (M, X, E) KW 0303
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Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada ............................... AC 120 V only
Australia .............................................. AC 240 V only
Europe and U.K. ................................... AC 230 V only
For the United Kingdom
Factory fitted moulded mains plug
1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use
only a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.
2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the
fuse in the moulded plug.
3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If
the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved ex-
tension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to
the mains supply.
IMPORTANT : The wires in the mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue
: Neutral
Brown : Live
Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a
three-pin plug.
China and Russia ................................. AC 220 V only
Other countries ................... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V
switchable*
Safety precautions
WARNING
:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX-
POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RE-
MOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS IN-
TENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN
THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE
USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUC-
TIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION
Before applying power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
* AC voltage selection
The AC voltage selector switches on the rear panel are
set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the
unit is shipped. Before connecting the power cord to
your AC outlet, make sure that the setting positions of
these switches match your line voltage. If not, they
must be set to your voltage in accordance with the fol-
lowing direction.
AC voltage selector switches
Move switch lever to match your line voltage
with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
Note : Our warranty does not cover damage caused by
excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC
voltage selector switch.
The marking of products using lasers (For countries other than U.S.A., U.S.-Military)
The marking of this product has been classified as Class 1. It means
that there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the product.
Location: Back panel
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
AC 110 -
120V ~
AC 220 -
240V ~
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY
WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Inside this laser product, a laser diode classified as Class 3A laser
radiation is contained as alerted by the internal caution label shown
above. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments.
Location: CD laser pick-up unit cover inside this product
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Versatile timer features
÷ Timer playback, timer recording :
Two timer programs (PROG 1, PROG 2) are available for timer playback (AI timer playback) or timer
recording. (With the AI timer playback, the playback volume increases gradually after the start of timer
playback.)
÷ Sleep timer :
This timer turns the unit off automatically when the set time has elapsed. It is convenient for example,
falling asleep while listening to music in the night time, etc.
This unit is equipped with a demonstration function (only display). The demonstration consists of se-
quential change of display and indicators showing the operations, but the audio itself does not change.
The demonstration function can be canceled as follows.
÷ This operates automatically when a power failure
has occurred or the plug of the power cable has
been pulled while the power was ON.
In regard to demonstration
"DEMO ON" (To execute demonstration):
After turning power ON, press and hold the set/
demo key (for more than 2 seconds).
"DEMO OFF" (To cancel demonstration):
Press the set/demo key during demonstration.
Convenient recording features
Versatile recording features are provided, allowing the user to select the desired one for each purpose.
÷ One-touch recording :
Pressing a single key starts the recording of all tracks or a single track in a CD.
÷ Program recording :
Your favorite tracks can be recorded in any desired order.
Special features
Playback capability of CD-R and CD-RW discs.
This unit can playback music data recorded in CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) and CD-RW (Compact Disc
Rewritable).
However, some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable on the CD player depending on the recording
characteristics of the recording equipment (including the pick-up), properties of the CD-R or CD-RW in use,
its recording condition and so on. Also note that a CD-R or CD-RW disc which has not been finalized cannot
be played back.
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Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present.
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was
shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and
packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
FM indoor antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1)
Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
AC plug adaptor (1)
Use to adapt the plug on the power
cord to the shape of the wall outlet.
(Accessory only for regions where use
is necessary.)
Accessories
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Contents
Before applying power ....................................... 2
Safety precautions ......................................................... 2
Special features ..................................................................... 3
Accessories ............................................................................ 4
System connection .................................................... 6
Connection of the System Accessories ............................. 6
Connection of Other Accessories
(Commercially Available Parts) ..................................... 8
Controls and indicators............................................. 9
Display ..................................................................................... 9
Main unit ............................................................................... 10
Operation of remote control unit ...................................... 12
Basic use method ..................................................... 14
Playback of CD ......................................................... 16
Playback of TAPE ..................................................... 18
Receiving broadcast station .................................. 20
Collective presetting of stations ....................................... 21
Channel space setting ........................................................ 21
Tuning to a non-preset radio station
(Auto tuning, Manual tuning) ....................................... 22
One-by-one presetting (Manual preset) .......................... 22
RDS (Radio Data System) (For Europe) ........................ 23
Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) .... 24
Recording on TAPE .................................................. 26
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Various CD playback features ............................... 29
Listening to the desired sequence (program playback) .. 29
Repeated playback .............................................................. 31
Playing tracks in a random order (random playback) ..... 32
Convenient recording methods ............................. 33
One-touch edit recording (CD
=TAPE) ..........................34
Program recording (CD
=TAPE) ......................................35
Listening to an AUX input source .......................... 36
Clock adjustment ..................................................... 37
Timer operation ........................................................ 38
Sleep timer (SLEEP) ............................................................. 38
Setting the timer program
(PROG. TIMER) ................................................................. 39
Important Items ......................................................... 43
Maintenance ........................................................................ 43
Reference .............................................................................. 43
In case of difficulty .................................................. 45
Specifications ........................................................... 48
Preparation section
Basic section
Application section
Knowledge sections
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